The experience of a Russian waffle involves positive use of space

Waffles in the U.S. always seem to be built on the negative space. How much syrup can those nooks and crannies hold? In Russia, it’s a different story. Waffles here are built on the bubbles on the outside of the waffle. First, the person buying the cone chooses from classic, chocolate or vanilla dough. Then the person chooses what goes in the bubbles; there are several choices including Nutella and apples and cinnamon.

A scoop of ice cream can be added to fill the cone along with a favorite fruit and then a favorite topping. The waffle is wrapped around all of that, and the purchaser stuffs it in his or her mouth. There are many different combinations that can be had. Fruits may include kiwi and bananas. Toppings include Forest berries, chocolate and caramel.​The experience eating one of these positive space waffles is one that is not to be missed if you have the chance. Maybe there is a fair somewhere in the United States that offers the same kind of waffle cone. If not, there should be.